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Backscatter Mini Flash Field Test—What is a Snoot and Why You Need One

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: December 17, 2019
Backscatter Mini Flash Field Test—What is a Snoot and Why You Need One
The new Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1 and Optical Snoot OS-1 can turbo-charge your macro creativity by isolating subjects and creating a completely new perspective for your shots. We’ll look at side-by-side comparisons of the same subjects with and without a snoot to see the difference,…
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Olympus TG-6 Best Underwater Camera Settings

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: November 27, 2019
Olympus TG-6 Best Underwater Camera Settings
In Part 1, we will cover all the settings and techniques you need to know for capturing outstanding Macro Photos with the Olympus TG-6 and a single Strobe. The Olympus TG-6 is a popular camera for divers looking for a compact and affordable way to…
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Best Underwater Compact Strobe - Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: November 26, 2019
Best Underwater Compact Strobe - Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1
THE ULTIMATE COMPACT STROBE FOR COMPACT CAMERAS Lightweight, compact, easy to use, easy for travel. These are the reasons why everyone wants a compact camera. With the Backscatter Mini Flash, now there is a flash to match. Small in size, but big on power, the…
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Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema 4K - Underwater Camera Review

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: September 25, 2019
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema 4K - Underwater Camera Review
WATCH OUR TEST FOOTAGE WITH THE BLACKMAGIC 4K POCKET CINEMA THE MOST CINEMATIC VIDEO FROM A HANDHELD CAMERA The Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K (or BMPCC4K for short) is one of the best cameras ever for capturing cinematic 4K 60p video. It possesses a…
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Atomic Aquatics Quality Alert: LP Hoses

Posted By: Atomic Aquatics
Posted On: August 22, 2019
Atomic Aquatics Quality Alert: LP Hoses
Quality Alert AT.01.06.0018 To all Atomic Aquatics customers, Atomic Aquatics has learned of three (3) reported incidences of low-pressure hoses that have become disconnected at the second stage swivel while in use. Impacted products include hoses produced in July of 2017 as well as the…
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Olympus TG-6 Review: The Easiest Underwater Compact Camera

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: August 8, 2019
Olympus TG-6 Review: The Easiest Underwater Compact Camera
See why we think the Olympus TG-6 is the easiest camera to get great results with underwater in our video breakdown.    We love the Olympus TG-6 for its extremely simple operation, outstanding macro ability, and the great image quality produced in both photo and video. It’s our pick…
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Canon EOS R Underwater Camera Review

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: August 1, 2019
Canon EOS R Underwater Camera Review
Take a look at the gorgeous color produced by the Canon EOS R in full 4K resolution with our underwater test footage.     The Canon EOS R packs such great image quality that we call it the “Mini-5D Mark IV” Canon EOS R |…
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Panasonic LUMIX S1 Underwater Camera Review

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Panasonic LUMIX S1 Underwater Camera Review
We got a chance to shoot the Panasonic S1 in Little Cayman at the 2019 Digital Shootout. Take a look at the stunning color, sharp detail, and low-light performance in our 4K 60p underwater test footage. The use of the Canon 8-15mm lens allowed for…
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Review: Big Blue CB15000P 15,000 Lumen COB Light

Posted By: JackConnick
Posted On: July 30, 2019
Review: Big Blue CB15000P 15,000 Lumen COB Light
Want to Light up a Whale? Can a single very powerful continuous underwater video light work well for stills of large animals? As the quality and output of video lights have increased, I’ve been asking myself that question. We know that many continuous lights can…
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The Digital Shootout 2019 Gear Test, Contest Results & Event Coverage

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: July 12, 2019
The Digital Shootout 2019 Gear Test, Contest Results & Event Coverage
THE 18TH ANNUAL DIGITAL SHOOTOUT CLICK HERE to go to the Digital Shootout event coverage website! See the Contestant Results, Gear Tests and the Shootout Life in Little Cayman. 2019 CONTEST RESULTS While the Shootout is mostly a learning event with an emphasis on improving…
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Olympus TG-6 & PT-059 Underwater Camera and Housing Review

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: May 22, 2019
Olympus TG-6 & PT-059 Underwater Camera and Housing Review
We were able to get our hands on a prerelease Olympus Tough TG-6 camera and Olympus PT-059 housing and spent a few dives with it in our home waters of Monterey. On paper, the Olympus TG-6 looks very similar to Olympus TG-5, with the same…
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